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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,390, 418,678.38 and 169,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,390, 418,678.38 and 169,254 is: 233,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,390 : 418,678.38 = 169,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,390/418,678.38 = 169,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,390x = 418,678.38 × 169,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,390x = 70,862,990,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,862,990,528.52/303,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,570.62

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